Vika

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Pronounced VEE-kah /ˈviː.kə/Medium

Meaning: A Russian and Slavic short form of Viktoria/Victoria, from the Latin victoria, 'victory.' Crisp and affectionate.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp Russian nickname-name: Vika shortens Viktoria, 'victory' (said 'VEE-kah'). Warm and bright.

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Origin MediumRussian

MeaningA Russian and Slavic short form of Viktoria/Victoria, from the Latin victoria, 'victory.' Crisp and affectionate.

U.S. rank (2023)#17432 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 152

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Vika is a Russian and Slavic short form of Viktoria, tracing to the Latin victoria, 'victory.' Warm and familiar across Eastern Europe, it is rare in the U.S. (said 'VEE-kah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Slavic communities. Extremely rare, crisp, and warm.

Did you know? Vika is the beloved Russian short form of Viktoria (Victoria), from the Latin for 'victory' -- a crisp, affectionate name that stands well on its own (said 'VEE-kah').

Overall data confidence 46%

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Variations

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Nicknames

ViKiki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vika mean?

Vika is a Russian/Slavic short form of Viktoria (Victoria), from the Latin for 'victory.'

How do you pronounce Vika?

It's said VEE-kah /ˈviː.kə/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vika a boy or girl name?

Vika is a girl's name.

How popular is Vika?

Vika is an extremely rare name in the U.S.